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3 Feb 2026

HKMU and CMA sign MoU to nurture high-calibre talent and deepen industry–academia–research collaboration

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong (CMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday (2 February) to foster close collaboration between academia and industry. The two parties aim to nurture professional talents tailored to industry needs and to drive the integration of industry, academia and research, aligning with the country's development goal of establishing Hong Kong as an international hub for high-calibre talent....

15 Jan 2026

HKMU and FHKI sign MoU to foster industry-academia collaboration in applied education and research

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday (14 January) to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry. Under the partnership, the two parties will work together to foster talent development, facilitate knowledge transfer, and promote applied research, contributing to Hong Kong's long-term social and economic development....

30 Dec 2025

HKMU secures HK$22 million ESGS funding to establish “Flight Simulation Laboratory” for advancing aviation talent training

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) secured over HK$22 million in the latest round of the Education Bureau's “Enhancement and Start-up Grant Scheme for Self-financing Post-secondary Education” (ESGS) to establish a Flight Simulation Laboratory. This advanced facility will provide students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Aviation Services Management programme with practical, industry-focused training, supporting the development of Hong Kong's aviation industry and addressing its talent cultivation needs....

12 Nov 2025

HKMU partners with industry to equip students with practical experience in innovation and technology

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its Industry Engagement Day and Employers' Luncheon for the fourth consecutive year. This year's event was themed “Bridging HKMU Talents and Tomorrow's Opportunities”. The event brought together over 200 participants, including about 100 partners and employer representatives from sectors such as information technology, hospitality, recreation, construction and engineering to share outcomes on student internships and talent cultivation....

8 Nov 2025

HKMU launches two new programmes for nurturing professionals and a “Minor in Global Studies” to expand students' international experience

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) will launch two new programmes in the 2026/27 academic year: a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Diagnostic Radiography and a Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours in Robotics and Automation Engineering. The aim of these programmes is to nurture talent equipped with both professional expertise and technical skills. In addition, the University will introduce a new “Minor in Global Studies” to broaden students' international perspectives and enhance their global experience....

4 Nov 2025

HKMU ranked 393rd in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026: a leap of over 140 places to enter Asia's Top 400

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has advanced by over 100 places for the second consecutive year in the latest QS Asia University Rankings 2026, released by international higher education organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The University is now ranked among Asia's top 400 universities, rising to 393rd position, a significant leap of over 140 places compared to the previous year....

18 Sep 2025

HKMU welcomes the 2025 Policy Address on nurturing talent and advancing the development of universities of applied sciences

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) welcomes the Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address to further develop Hong Kong as an international hub for post-secondary education and high-calibre talents. HKMU will fully support the HKSAR Government's initiatives to nurture more high-quality talent for Hong Kong....

9 Sep 2025

HKMU continues to lead funded programmes and places under the SSSDP among self-financing institutions, with all 10 Applied Degree programmes granted places

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has been granted 1,891 subsidised places across 21 programmes for the 2026/27 academic year under the latest round of the Education Bureau (EDB)'s Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP) for undergraduate programmes. This includes 1,177 places for 10 Applied Degree (APD) programmes. HKMU continued to secure the highest number of funded programmes and places among the eight participating self-financing institutions....

16 Jul 2025

HKMU joins UAS Alliance Delegation to Guangzhou and Shenzhen to strengthen collaboration

On 24 and 25 June, Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing, President of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), and Prof. Alan Au Kai-ming, Vice President (Strategic Initiatives), participated in a delegation from the Alliance of Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS Alliance) to Guangzhou and Shenzhen. The main aim of the visit was to foster collaboration between the UAS Alliance and leading polytechnic universities in the region to further the development of universities of applied sciences (UASs) in Hong Kong....

19 Jun 2025

HKMU – Hong Kong's first self-financing university and university of applied sciences debuts in the QS World University Rankings

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has been ranked in the 781–790 range in the QS World University Rankings 2026, released by the international higher education organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). This marks HKMU's debut in the world university rankings, establishing it as Hong Kong's first self-financing university and first university of applied sciences (UAS) to achieve this recognition....